Frank Martin, head coach of Kansas State University men’s basketball, will be among the guest speakers at the alumni/student/Catbacker banquet in Iola June 15. In the morning, there will be a Power Catbackers of Southeast…

The Pump’n Pete’s franchise at 1810 East St. closed Monday.The store, more commonly known as Lucky Stop, was one of three in the Iola and Gas areas.The closing was due to poor performance over the…

Iolan David Hawn joined the parade of people encouraging Allen County commissioners to rescind orders to close fishing holes along Elm Creek at the south edge of Iola, or develop a dedicated fishing access.“I think…

Larry Tucker, Humboldt administrator, told Allen County commissioners Tuesday they could make a difference in the city’s efforts to attract a grant to build a new community center.The center, which would replace the Humboldt Senior…

Turnout sparse at facilities meeting Only a handful of citizens attended Tuesday evening’s meeting to discuss the future of Allen County Hospital.Hospital Facility Commission members who have worked the past six months on researching viable…

William G. “Billy” Roe, 89, of LaHarpe died today, June 1, 2010, at Iola Nursing Center.He was born Jan. 6, 1921, in Iola, to George Birt and Susie Mary (Cummins) Roe. He grew up in…

Kansas will be in the national news again come fall. That’s when the United States Supreme Court will consider whether Fred Phelps and his family have the right to carry obnoxious signs at the funerals…

WICHITA — Two out of three isn’t bad. Yates Center High’s Dylan Sicka was qualified for the 2010 Kansas Class 1A 3200-meter, 1600-meter and 800-meter runs. He earned medals in two of the races over…

WICHITA — How did Uniontown High senior Abbie Smith soar higher and farther than the rest?“I’m stronger this year. I got in the weight room and worked hard,” Smith said after winning the 2010 Kansas…

2010 Kansas Class 2-1A State Softball Tournament EMPORIA — Yates Center High’s Wildcats were in “Cinderella” mode Friday evening. With a five-run fourth inning, the Wildcats led top-seeded Spearville High’s Lancers 5-4.The Wildcats, the eighth…